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September / October 2021

AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan reflects on the past year and a half—and how the travel industry is blazing a path forward.

August 12, 2021 02:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Bars + Nightlife

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

Camping

New York’s Island Glamping Retreat Is Upping Its Game This Summer

Collective Retreats is adding new modular structures called “Outlook Shelters,” and they are now available for booking.

June 3, 2019 10:01 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All

Governor Gavin Newson vetoed a bill that would have allowed the city to establish a new toll and reservation system for the famously crooked landmark.

October 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Photo Essays

How to Photograph People When You Travel (Without Being Disrespectful)

A professional travel photographer shares tips and etiquette for documenting local culture in a respectful way.

August 1, 2018 05:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine

Food is about relationships for chef Chris Himmel—and his restaurants serve some of the best flavors in the business because of it.

August 23, 2017 02:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

To Get a True Taste of Haiti, Try Its Ultra-Local, Artisanal Rum

The island is unlike anyplace else in the Caribbean. You can feel it in the air—and taste it in its rum.

May 22, 2018 06:13 PM

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Tom Downey

Air Travel News

Delta Just Gave International Economy a Serious Upgrade

Delta is now serving welcome cocktails, hot towels, and improved meals to its main cabin passengers on long-haul flights.

November 13, 2019 02:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

HBO to Open “Game of Thrones” Sets to Fans

You’ll soon be able to wander through Westeros — several of the show’s Northern Ireland filming locations are being transformed into tourist attractions.

September 26, 2018 01:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Business Class Sale: Round-Trip NYC to Paris, $1,000

It’s no Air France, but boutique airline La Compagnie wants to deliver you to the City of Light on the cheap.

November 19, 2017 10:35 AM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

Tips for Translating the Japanese Art of Hospitality Into Your Daily Life

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

April 4, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Water Sports

The World’s Best Dive Sites for Women

PADI Ambassador Szilvia Gogh talks about her favorite places to dive.

July 12, 2017 01:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

Want a Local’s Perspective on a New City? Spend a Night at These Hotels

As he leads the expansion of the Andaz hotel brand, Jonathan Frolich offers guests the local connection—and comfort—they crave.

October 31, 2016 08:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Road Trips

Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels

Cruise the Pacific Coast in a 1957 Porsche Speedster or a 1967 Cadillac DeVille this winter.

November 15, 2018 12:48 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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